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 Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
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01/12/11 01:26 AM
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Chad711
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What do you recommend for a 18' boat for trolling motor size? I currently have a 70lb and might be replacing it
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Re: Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
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01/12/11 02:14 AM
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4blade
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Re: Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
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01/12/11 02:14 AM
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As big as you can go...I have a 18'6" and i am replacing my 70 with an 80. just because i dont want to add another battery. if they made a 101 in 24v i would get that
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Re: Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
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01/12/11 03:30 AM
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Re: Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
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01/12/11 03:32 AM
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I have an 80 on my 18'6 boat, handles it well.
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Re: Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
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01/12/11 04:07 AM
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Chad711
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appreciate the help...I'm in the market so thought i would ask before I buy. Not happy w/ my current one
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Re: Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
[Re: 4blade]
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01/12/11 04:12 AM
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What is the digital all about? Never had a motorguide before
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Re: Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
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01/12/11 04:30 AM
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Brian McCarty
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I would go with an 80...Stick with the Minn Kota...The Motorguide mount is the most irritating thing I have ever used...Not just in mine but others as well..Watch people deploy a Motorguide..They have to step on it to release the motor...
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Re: Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
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01/12/11 05:34 AM
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I would go with an 80...Stick with the Minn Kota...The Motorguide mount is the most irritating thing I have ever used...Not just in mine but others as well..Watch people deploy a Motorguide..They have to step on it to release the motor... Not trying to start an argument but I have the Motorguide Digital Tour 24V-82lb. thrust trolling motor on my 18.5 ft. boat and I have never had to step on the trolling motor to depoy it. I just pull the rope and put it in the water. BTW, 24V-82lb. thrust moves an 18.5 ft. boat very well.
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Re: Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
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01/12/11 08:15 AM
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martyk8
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I have a 80lb. Minn Kota on my boat and it moves the boat really well.
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Re: Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
[Re: rock crawler]
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01/12/11 08:51 AM
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Brian McCarty
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I would go with an 80...Stick with the Minn Kota...The Motorguide mount is the most irritating thing I have ever used...Not just in mine but others as well..Watch people deploy a Motorguide..They have to step on it to release the motor... Not trying to start an argument but I have the Motorguide Digital Tour 24V-82lb. thrust trolling motor on my 18.5 ft. boat and I have never had to step on the trolling motor to depoy it. I just pull the rope and put it in the water. BTW, 24V-82lb. thrust moves an 18.5 ft. boat very well. No arguement for sure..That has been my personal experience with them in both my and other's boats..I even watched Shaw Grigsby do it the other day on his show..I am glad you have one that works for you.
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Re: Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
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01/12/11 12:39 PM
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Re: Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
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01/12/11 04:41 PM
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rock crawler
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I would go with an 80...Stick with the Minn Kota...The Motorguide mount is the most irritating thing I have ever used...Not just in mine but others as well..Watch people deploy a Motorguide..They have to step on it to release the motor... Not trying to start an argument but I have the Motorguide Digital Tour 24V-82lb. thrust trolling motor on my 18.5 ft. boat and I have never had to step on the trolling motor to depoy it. I just pull the rope and put it in the water. BTW, 24V-82lb. thrust moves an 18.5 ft. boat very well. No arguement for sure..That has been my personal experience with them in both my and other's boats..I even watched Shaw Grigsby do it the other day on his show..I am glad you have one that works for you. Maybe mines just old and broke in, or worn out. 
REMEMBER, FREEDOM ISN'T FREE. SO USE WHAT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO YOU RESPONSIBLY.
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Re: Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
[Re: rock crawler]
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01/12/11 04:45 PM
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L Train
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I have a 17.5 ft aluminum and my 55 (when it used to run correctly) would almost throw me out of the boat on speed 5 if I wasn't careful.
I've thought about going with a 24V 70 before. Still might do it!
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Re: Best size trolling motor for a 18' boat?
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01/12/11 04:57 PM
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Jeromy Walker
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70 or 80 lb Digital Minn Kota.
The motor your having trouble with is a 5 speed. The digital is a variable speed. meaning you have more speed control.
If you want me to fix the 5 speed bring it on by the shop.
You can either use that one as a back up or sell it to recoup some money from the new purchase.
I sell em new as well.
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